Growth Forecast To Be 5.8 Percent Annually

The ultralight and light aircraft market is estimated at $7.1 billion in 2018 and is projected to reach $13.9 billion by 2030, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5.80 percent from 2018 to 2030, according to a new report from ASDReports. Factors such as the increasing demand for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) across the globe and increasing global deliveries of ultralight and light aircraft supported by the demand for air taxi and urban air mobility are leading to the growth of the market. However, risks associated with passenger safety and restrictions on flying commercial drones are limiting the overall growth of the market.

Based on aircraft type, the ultralight aircraft type segment is expected to lead the ultralight and light aircraft market during the forecast period. This segment considers the growth potential of the disruptive technologies, such as passenger drones, E-VTOL, hybrid, and electric aircraft which are expected to drive the market during the forecast period.

Based on end use, the civil & commercial segment of the ultralight and light aircraft market is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. Increase in demand for urban air mobility and increase in the funds raised by technology developers for civil & commercial applications, such as passenger drones and E-VTOL are projected to drive market growth during the forecast period. Also, increase in deliveries of conventional aircraft for civil & commercial applications, such as medical, business transport, and recreational flights are projected to drive market growth during the forecast period.

Asia Pacific is projected to lead the ultralight and light aircraft market during the forecast period. Growth of this market is supported by new infrastructure devolvement for urban air mobility, thereby providing various opportunities for ultralight and light aircraft manufacturers in the region.